Best Horse Riding Worldwide — Our Top 15

1.Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,192 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Spend about three hours visiting three Lexington-area horse facilities by air-conditioned bus. Guides such as Sean Washington, Jeff, Dan, and Jess share local horse knowledge while you meet broodmares, foals, yearlings, and working thoroughbreds. Morning and noon departures are available, with small groups capped at 13 people.

“VERY knowledgeable tour guide - he was amazing! Lots of personal experiences with horses and the thoroughbred industry. The farms we were able to visit were breathtaking. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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2.Maui Horseback Adventure at Circle M Ranch With Real Cowboys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 761 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $185

Ride for about 90 minutes with Maui paniolos at Circle M Ranch, formerly Mendes Ranch. You’ll cross green pastures, pass taro patches and plantation homes, and follow trails toward Waihee Valley and the Pacific. Guides such as Don, Chase, Layla, and Bailey are praised for careful horse matching and patient help with first-time riders.

“Couldn’t have been more perfect! From the beautiful ranch, to the people who worked there. The horses were beautifully behaved and the ride was so picturesque. Absolutely would recommend!”

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3.Horseback Riding on Scenic Texas Ranch near Waco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 720 reviews · from $100

At Brazos Bluffs Ranch near Waco, you’ll learn the basics, meet a calm, well-trained horse, and follow a roughly three-mile trail with guides such as Ruthie, Savannah, Maddie, or Kylie. The ride lasts about 90 minutes and reaches a high bluff with broad views over the Brazos River. Beginners are welcome, but riders must weigh 250 pounds or less.

“The guides were excellent. The horses well behaved. The ranch hands were all friendly . There was a restroom and complimentary water .”

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4.Horseback Riding Tour at Private Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · from $113

Ride a calm, well-trained Paso Fino horse through Hacienda Campo Rico near San Juan. Guides such as Fabiola, Angel, Anja, and Astro adjust instruction to your ability, explain local plants and wildlife, and may let confident riders trot. The two-hour outing ends at the Mojito Bar, where you can buy drinks and food.

“This is a two hour ride, I rented a go pro for the horseback riding which was cool. The property is beautiful and the horses seem to be well taken care of. It was my first time riding and I had a great time.”

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5.Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

At Gypsy Gold Horse Farm in Ocala, Dennis Thompson, founder of the Gypsy Vanner breed, leads the opening talk on its origins and traits. Erin helps introduce a stallion before you walk beneath old oaks, meet horses of all ages, and finish with a photo beside a Gypsy Vanner horse. The 10 a.m. tour lasts about two hours.

“Horses were beautiful and the owner was very knowledgeable, his passion is infectious. I look forward to watching the progress of the farm as it continues to grow.”

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6.Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour and Scenic Bluegrass

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 363 reviews · 3h 30m · from $45

Ride in a 14-person van with local guides such as Tim, Vicky, John, and Nicholas, learning how Kentucky breeding and racing work. Visit one or more working farms, see horses close up, and tour Keeneland when available. Farm and venue stops change by date, so expect a flexible route.

“I have cared for off the track retired thoroughbreds and have some knowledge of horses but Vicki added to my knowledge She was pleasant and answered all questions and made it an overall delightful afternoon”

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7.Golden Circle, Fridheimar Farm & Horses Small Group Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $130

Ride from Reykjavik in a Wi-Fi-equipped minibus with a professional guide, stopping at Kerid crater, Fridheimar tomato greenhouse and horse show, Gullfoss, Thingvellir, and Strokkur. The group can be as large as 22, though some departures are much smaller. Lunch is extra, with tomato soup and greenhouse fare available at Fridheimar.

“Was a great tour with a smaller group. Ample time at each place but maybe a bit too short for those who are slower in pace to see more things at each site. Tomato farm was such a nice surprise and great tour info while on the bus ride.”

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8.Waipi’o on Horseback: Mountain Ocean Views Working Cattle Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $160

Ride for about two hours through WOH Ranch near Honokaa, a working cattle property within a traditional Hawaiian ahupua'a. Guides such as Micah, Patricia, Nia, and Moses point out fruit trees, fishponds, animals, native plants, and old settlement sites. Expect an easy, small-group ride with ocean views, not a beach ride or trip into Waipio Valley.

“This was a last minute activity and I'm glad I did it. Patricia and Micah were great guides, very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the area, the types of plants terrains etc. It was an easy, relaxing ride with some beautiful animals who have lived there all their lives. Great ride for riders of all experience levels. Show up early and you'll even meet some farm cats and hogs. Highly recommended!”

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9.3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $106

Spend three hours touring Pokolbin by horse-drawn carriage, with wine tastings at up to two wineries and a cheese or chocolate stop. Guides such as Jade, Hayden, Liam, and Monique have led recent tours, while horses including Rocky, Jack, Banjo, and Blossom may do the pulling. Tastings and venues vary with availability.

“The carriage ride was beautiful, and the 2 vineyards visited were excellent, great selection of wines in private rooms. The cheese/chocolate tasting was very rushed.”

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10.Sedona Horseback Rides At Dead Horse Ranch with River Crossing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 160 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $119

Ride a gentle, trail-trained horse through Dead Horse Ranch State Park with an in-person guide. You’ll cross the river, pass meadows and streams, and see Sedona’s red rocks and canyons in the distance. Guides including Brandon, Kevin, Stanley, Chaz, Jeff, and Shawn have led rides here, with horses matched to each rider’s ability.

“Chaz and Jeff were friendly and very fun. It was such a great experience. Good weather, good horses, great guides.”

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11.Bourbon Distillery & Horse Farm Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · from $179

Spend about nine hours with a private guide such as Rob, Bob, Lee, or A.J. Holley, choosing three distilleries in Louisville, Lexington, or Bardstown. Your day includes transport, admissions, two tours with tastings, a third formal tasting, lunch, and an optional horse farm visit.

“Rob was a fantastic host. He talked the perfect amount and conversation was not strained. We really enjoyed him. The places we toured were fantastic. Two of them we would have never toured had it not been for you. Plus we also did a chocolate/bourbon pairing which was cool to do something different. If I could award 10 stars i would.”

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12.Horseback Riding Coffee Farm Tour with Coffee Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 5 hours · from $150

Meet your guide at Arvi Metro Cable Station for a small-group day at Don Leandro Coffee Farm. Ride horses along an old muleteer path, learn how coffee is grown and prepared, plant a coffee tree, then relax in a coffee steam room and enjoy a full-body massage before tasting several brewing styles.

“Interactive and informative and personalized with our names on the trees and coffee bags. Loved thr massages and scrubs”

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13.Kualoa Ranch – Horseback Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 145 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $173

Ride at a slow, guided pace through Kualoa Ranch’s Ka’a’awa Valley, passing forests, pastures, World War II bunkers, and Jurassic Park filming sites. Guides such as Iris, Jake, Haven, Rebecca, and Clancy explain local history and safety. The tour suits beginners, but requires riders to be at least 10 years old, 4.6 feet tall, and under 230 pounds.

“What a fantastic way to experience Kualoa Ranch. Jake our guide was fantastic, helpful and had a great sense of humor. The views were absolutely stunning and the horses were so peaceful and well behaved.”

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14.Kentucky Horse Farms Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 138 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Ride from Lexington to three horse attractions with guides such as Jeff, Shawn, or Sean. Depending on farm schedules, you may see swimming horses, newborn foals, a horse hospital, breeding facilities, or KatieRich Farms. The highlight is getting close enough to feed selected horses peppermints under supervision.

“The guide made what would have been a good informative trip and excellent fun and interactive experience. The horses we saw were very friendly and we all enjoyed being up close and interacting with them. A not to miss tour if you are at all interested in the horse industry.”

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15.Ranch 22 Podstrana, ” Horse riding 12 km from SPLIT “

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · from $105

Ride calmly along the Roman trail over Mount Perun with a personal guide, taking in Split, Trogir, and the islands of Hvar, Brač, Šolta, Vis, and Čiovo. Horses are suitable for beginners, and the experience ends at Ranch 22 with homemade wine, snacks, and bottled water. Groups are limited to five.

“Great horse ride with relaxed horsesfor about one hour, followed by snacks. Very good experience and our guide was very experienced. Great.”

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